Bethlehem's Child - Set of Parts by Lloyd Larson. Arranged by Victor C Johnson. For orchestra (2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussion, harp, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass). Cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Set of parts. Duration 30 minutes. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-2977L).
Using a blend of original and familiar music, Lloyd Larson and Victor Johnson, who are church musicians like you, collaborated on this telling of the Christmas story from the vantage point that God's ways are not typically our ways. Featuring all of the hallmarks of popular cantatas, from beloved carols and a scripturally based narration to opportunities for congregational participants and an optional full orchestration, this work also boasts the distinctive choral writing of two fine composers, an upbeat spiritual movement, and short optional female or male solos. May you welcome Bethlehem's Child into your heart and your worship service this season!

Bethlehem's Child - CD with Printable Parts by Lloyd Larson. Arranged by Victor C Johnson. For orchestra (2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussion, harp, piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass). Cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. CD with printable parts. Duration 30 minutes. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-2978L).
Using a blend of original and familiar music, Lloyd Larson and Victor Johnson, who are church musicians like you, collaborated on this telling of the Christmas story from the vantage point that God's ways are not typically our ways. Featuring all of the hallmarks of popular cantatas, from beloved carols and a scripturally based narration to opportunities for congregational participants and an optional full orchestration, this work also boasts the distinctive choral writing of two fine composers, an upbeat spiritual movement, and short optional female or male solos. May you welcome Bethlehem's Child into your heart and your worship service this season!

The Heart of Christmas - Set of Parts (Embracing the passion of those who lived the story). By Pepper Choplin. Arranged by Michael Lawrence. For SATB choir and orchestra (2 flutes, piccolo, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba, percussion, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass, digital string reduction). Cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Set of parts. Duration 35 minutes. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-2970L).
The Heart of Christmas tells the timeless story that we remember each year in a creative, profound way - by probing the hearts of those most directly involved in St. Like's account of that first Christmas. This touching construct is complemented by Choplin's masterful use of a variety of musical styles from blues and bluegrass to the warmly melodic and chorally traditional. Three narrators propel the scripture-based narrative, while two or three soloists and optional congregation participation enhance the choir, The result is a musical, worshipful, and very accessible musical presentation. Even those ensembles that often perform SAB editions will find this single choral edition to be well within their reach. We invite you to embrace the courage, faithfulness, joy, and love of those who were there and live in The Heart of Christmas.

The Heart of Christmas - CD with Printable Parts (Embracing the passion of those who lived the story). By Pepper Choplin. Arranged by Michael Lawrence. For SATB choir and orchestra (2 flutes, piccolo, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, tuba, percussion, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello, bass, digital string reduction). Cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. CD with printable parts. Duration 35 minutes. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-2971L).
The Heart of Christmas tells the timeless story that we remember each year in a creative, profound way - by probing the hearts of those most directly involved in St. Like's account of that first Christmas. This touching construct is complemented by Choplin's masterful use of a variety of musical styles from blues and bluegrass to the warmly melodic and chorally traditional. Three narrators propel the scripture-based narrative, while two or three soloists and optional congregation participation enhance the choir, The result is a musical, worshipful, and very accessible musical presentation. Even those ensembles that often perform SAB editions will find this single choral edition to be well within their reach. We invite you to embrace the courage, faithfulness, joy, and love of those who were there and live in The Heart of Christmas.

What Sweeter Music - Set of Full Orchestra Parts. (A Festival of Carols). By Mark Hayes. For orchestra. Cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Set of orchestra parts. Duration 35 minutes. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-2966L).
What Sweeter Music is a sumptuous feast of fifteen Christmas carols plus several original songs from the pen of one of this generation's master composers. The joyous Opening Medley sets the stage for the many exceptional moments to come, from a powerful setting of the Magnificat for soprano solo to the charming Cradle Medley, which features optional children's voices. Sensitive underscoring continues the musical flow between movements as male and female narrators share the beloved Christmas story. Mark's keyboard accompaniment is a sheer delight and offers a wonderful complement to the voices. He has also provided two orchestrations to serve choirs of all sizes and needs. This work is the perfect selection for Christmas worship or for holiday performances by community, high school, college, and university choirs!

What Sweeter Music - CD with Full Orchestra Printable Parts. (A Festival of Carols). By Mark Hayes. For orchestra. Cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. CD with printable orchestra parts. Duration 35 minutes. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-2967L).
What Sweeter Music is a sumptuous feast of fifteen Christmas carols plus several original songs from the pen of one of this generation's master composers. The joyous Opening Medley sets the stage for the many exceptional moments to come, from a powerful setting of the Magnificat for soprano solo to the charming Cradle Medley, which features optional children's voices. Sensitive underscoring continues the musical flow between movements as male and female narrators share the beloved Christmas story. Mark's keyboard accompaniment is a sheer delight and offers a wonderful complement to the voices. He has also provided two orchestrations to serve choirs of all sizes and needs. This work is the perfect selection for Christmas worship or for holiday performances by community, high school, college, and university choirs!

Hope of the Broken World (accompaniment DVD) (A Christmas Musical). By Dave Clark & David T. Clydesdale. Arranged by David Clydesdale. For SATB choir. Christmas. Moderate. Accompaniment DVD. Duration 52 minutes. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.765762009530).
You will not want to miss the newest Christmas musical from David T. Clydesdale and Clydesdale Music Group, Hope of the Broken World. Created by Dave Clark and David T. Clydesdale, this new musical is simply bursting with good news and great joy. Clydesdale's immense versatility and skill is showcased in the variety of music styles represented and Dave Clark's songwriting and thoughtful narration is heart-warming and hopeful. Together, these two creative giants of Christian music have fashioned a truly unforgettable Christmas worship experience.Titled after the song made popular by Selah, Hope of the Broken World is a glorious mixture of more traditional SATB choral works in "Let There Be Joy" and "Sing We Gloria," the innocence of children's voices in the ever popular "A Strange Way to Save the World," the hauntingly beautiful "Who Could Imagine a King?," the fun gospel styling of "When the Little Baby Boy Was Born" and "O Bethlehem Mornin'." With multiple solo opportunities and children's choir throughout, it is ideal for most choirs and the 45 minute running time makes it the perfect length for any Christmas performance venue. This year at Christmas, share with your community the Hope of the Broken World.

X-Mas Round the World by J. Penders. For Fanfare Band. Christmas. Christmas. Grade 4. Score and Parts. Duration 10 minutes, 50 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.021590080).
By means of this quite original fantasy, the well-known Dutch wind band composer Jef Penders (Hoensbroek, 1928) invites both musicians and listeners to discover the typical Christmas atmosphere in eight different countries. We hear successively Christmas music as performed in Portugal, Bohemia, America, Spain (Catalonia), Italy (Naples), England and France. Despite the rather simple instrumentation, Jef Penders, as usual, succeeded to realize a colourful and extremely well orchestrated piece. This nice composition, written in 1983, must be rediscovered as it certainly deserves to be put on tour Christmas repertoire.

40 Christmas Carols arranged by Ton van Grevenbroek. For Fanfare Band. Christmas. Christmas. Grade 2. Score and Parts. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.022844100).
These 40 Carols are arranged in four parts and come from many different countries all over the world. A most interesting medley.

X-Mas Round the World by J. Penders. For Concert Band. Christmas. Christmas. Grade 4. Score and Parts. Duration 10 minutes, 50 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.011590080).
By means of this quite original fantasy, the well-known Dutch wind band composer Jef Penders (Hoensbroek, 1928) invites both musicians and listeners to discover the typical Christmas atmosphere in eight different countries. We hear successively Christmas music as performed in Portugal, Bohemia, America, Spain (Catalonia), Italy (Naples), England and France. Despite the rather simple instrumentation, Jef Penders, as usual, succeeded to realize a colourful and extremely well orchestrated piece. This nice composition, written in 1983, must be rediscovered as it certainly deserves to be put on tour Christmas repertoire.

40 Christmas Carols arranged by Ton van Grevenbroek. For Concert Band. Christmas. Christmas. Grade 2. Score and Parts. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.012844100).
These 40 Carols are arranged in four parts and come from many different countries all over the world. A most interesting medley.

Die Freude der Hirten uber die Geburt Jesu (Christmas oratorio). By Gottfried August Homilius. Edited by Uwe Wolf. For SATB soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 3 horns, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello/contrabass. Score available separately - see item CA.3710500. Oratorios; Christmas. Complete orchestral parts. Language: German. HoWV I.4. Duration 45 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3710519).
With Language: German. Oratorios; Christmas.
After the Passions-Cantate "Ein Lammlein geht und tragt die Schuld" of 1775, the Christmas Oratorio is the second major vocal work by Homilius to appear in print during his lifetime. With an unusually large instrumental contingent, Homilius set the, at that time, much beloved pastoral theme of the shepherds in a most sophisticated manner. Each movement presents a clearly differentiated, atmospheric scene, distinct from all the other movements. This applies to the varied pastoral music, as well as to the representation of the mighty God by an angel, whose entrance is accompanied by trumpets and timpani.

Essential Elements Christmas Favorites (Value Pak (37 part books, conductor score & CD)). Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Essential Elements Band Folios. .5 to 1.5. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.860180).
ISBN 1423409760. 10x13 inches.
A collection of Christmas arrangements which can be played by full band or by individual soloists with optional CD or tape accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific page in the Essential Elements Method Books. Includes: Jingle Bells • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • The Chanukkah Song • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer • and many more!

100 Carols for Choirs by David Willcocks; John Rutter. For Mostly SATB choir & piano. Mixed Voices. ...for Choirs Collections. Christmas, Choral Collection. Pack of 10 copies. 384 pages. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193532304).
ISBN 9780193532304. Christmas, Choral Collection. 10 x 7 inches.
74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1, 2 and 3 in one volume, plus 26 pieces new to the series. The volume contains both accompanied and unaccompanied items, and the Order of Service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Orchestral and brass ensemble accompaniments for many of the items are available on hire from the publisher. For details see Instrumental carol accompaniments section.